Priority Issues
We work on legislative and regulatory policy issues that have a significant impact on the business operations of our food retailer and wholesaler member companies.
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FMI Statement on May CPI Food Price Numbers
Jun 10, 2026
FMI commented on the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which shows a 0.1% increase in food-at-home prices for May and a 2.7% increase over the last 12 ...
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A Long-Awaited Regulatory Reset: Advancing Pragmatic Refrigeration Policy
May 28, 2026
After years of sustained advocacy, litigation and engagement across multiple administrations, FMI and its members are seeing meaningful progress on the Technology Transitions Rule and the Leak Management (Refrigerant Management) ...

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The FMI Government Relations Committee reviews, formulates and recommends to the Public Affairs Committee the programs and positions necessary to represent the interests of grocery retailers and wholesalers before the federal and state governments. The Committee recommends priorities and directions for the maximum utilization of FMI's resources and assists in influencing and implementing government relations programs at the national and state levels.
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